Is there a new word Aitah in your Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok embedded in the content? It is a word from the Estonian language that is used to show gratitude to someone. Let’s get into details about what aitah means and how it can be used during conversations.
What Does Aitäh Mean
Aitäh (pronounced eye-tah) is an Estonian word that is translated as “thank you” or simply “thanks” in English. It is a polite way of showing gratitude to a person for performing a certain action or managing a situation. For example, if someone holds a door for a specific person, one can say aitah to express thankfulness.
Estonians value politeness and modesty in everyday interactions. Saying this phrase is a simple but important gesture that shows good manners.
Examples
Example 1
Matilda: I made some traditional Estonian pastries for the festival.
Ignacio: So nice of you, aitah!
Example 2
Opal: You are looking so gorgeous today.
Lorena: Aitah Opal.
Example 3
Brody: I have fixed your car mate. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Ricardo: Aitah, you have already done a lot for me.
Example 4
Cyrus: Please don’t say aitah, I love helping you.
Veronica: There are very few good people like you left on this earth.
Aitäh vs. AITA (Am I the As––ole)
Aitah is often confused with the slang “aita” which means “Am I the as––ole” on platforms like Reddit.
No doubt, both words look similar and even sound same, however, they are established for different meanings. The AITA acronym is used in posts where people describe situations and ask the community to judge their behavior.
